Linda Menard
| Linda Menard | |
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| Alaska State Senate District G | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 2009-2013 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $50,400/year |
| Per diem | $189 or $234/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 2008 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | University of Alaska, 1975 |
| Personal | |
| Place of birth | Cheboygan, MI |
| Profession | Teacher |
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Menard received a B.A. in elementary education from the University of Alaska in 1975.
Prior to joining the senate, Menard was a member of the Mat-Su Borough School Board from 1996-2007.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Menard served on these committees:
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Senate World Trade Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Administration
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Community and Economic Development
- Subcommittee on Corrections
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Facilities
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Menard served on these committees:
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate Chairperson
- Transportation Committee, Alaska State Senate Vice Chairperson
Elections
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Menard ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 4 (D). She was defeated by Mike Dunleavy in the August 28 Republican primary.[1][2]
| Alaska State Senate, District 4 (D) Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Dunleavy |
57.4% | 2,802 |
| Linda Menard Incumbent | 42.6% | 2,078 |
| Total Votes | 4,880 | |
2008
In 2008 Menard won election to the Alaska State Senate, District G. Menard finished with 15,854 votes (79.94%) beating out Erick Cordero who finished with 3,796 votes (19.14%).[3] Menard raised $64,160 for her campaign fund.[4]
| Alaska State Senate, District G (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Menard (R)
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15,854 | 79.94% | ||
| Erick Cordero (D) | 3,796 | 19.14% | ||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Menard raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Menard collected $64,160 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska Republican Party | $5,000 |
| Linda Menard | $2,227 |
| Public Safety Employees Association | $1,000 |
| Alaska Region Council of Carpenters Local 1281 | $1,000 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367 | $1,000 |
Personal
Menard was born in Cheboygan, Michigan. She is widowed and has four children. [6] One of her children, Steve Menard, served on the city council of Wasilla, Alaska, before being recalled by voters in February 2012. [7]
Recent news
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External links
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Alaska State Senate Bipartisan Working Group biography
- Facebook page
References
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections - August 28, 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ "Alaska State Senate official election results"
- ↑ "Campaign funds"
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Linda Menard
- ↑ Official State Biography
- ↑ The News-Tribune, "Wasilla residents vote to recall City Councilman Menard", February 8, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate G 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Wielechowski (D) |
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